This is why elections matter…

10/19/2007

Dear DFLers,


If there's ever been a day that shows how important victory in 2008 has become, it is today.

Despite a broad, bi-partisan effort in Congress, George Bush's veto of the State Children's Health Insurance Program remains in place. This president and his loyalists in Congress have done the unthinkable, cutting millions of American kids from the basic health care services they need.

You stood up and fought, the Democrats in Congress stood up and fought, but we just didn't have the numbers to overturn the veto.

You may be angry right now -- I sure am -- but that won't win any elections. While the stakes are so clear, think about how important our victory in 2008 is to you, and help us get there. Every one of the Republican candidates for president supports this veto. We'll make them feel the pain for this at the ballot box, but we have work to do.

Here are some numbers to consider:

- 2,000 people giving $50 helps pay for a two-day training retreat for our organizers
- 1,000 giving $30 funds an organizer for a year
- 500 donations of just $10 funds a phone banking session that targets voters in a key district
- Dollar by dollar, we're building a machine to turn out the vote and end Republican control of the White House in 2008.

Contribute today:
http://www.democrats.org/ElectionsMatter

Forget about "swing voters" -- even die hard Republicans are running away from their party. Yesterday, the Washington Post reported that over a third of President Bush's largest fundraisers have yet to support a candidate in their party's primary. As one Bush Pioneer put it, "I'm just not happy with the direction of our party. I think we have a huge credibility problem, which I have not seen any of the candidates show the ability to rise above."

Everyday Republicans are sick of their party making choices they wouldn't make -- can you blame them?

While the Republican Party is coming apart, our Party is investing in infrastructure and grassroots development. We're not going to miss a single chance to cement a strong position and reach areas that Democrats ignored for decades.

Our innovative voter contact system will give Democratic organizers on the ground the tools they need to target key areas and get out the vote on Election Day. And our field organizers are meeting with election officials in every state to prevent any attempted voter disenfranchisement before it happens.

Come Election Day, we cannot leave anything out there on the field. Step up and do your part by donating $15, $25, $50 or more:
http://www.democrats.org/ElectionsMatter

George Bush may be gloating today, but we're not falling for it. The Republican Party is alienating more and more Americans who can't stand its narrowing, cruel agenda.

We're building a party today, and I need your help. The Democratic Party is reaching more and more Americans who are ready to fight -- and vote -- for something better.

Please do what you can to help.

Thank you.

Tom McMahon
Executive Director